Hancock County's estimated 2026 population is 47,154 with a growth rate of 0.71% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hancock County is the 16th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 44,102 and has seen a growth of 6.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hancock County includes 84.39% White, 6.77% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (84.39%)
Two or more races (6.82%)
Black or African American (6.77%)
Other race (0.95%)
Asian (0.62%)
Native American (0.44%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,869 | 84.39% |
| Two or more races | 3,142 | 6.82% |
| Black or African American | 3,119 | 6.77% |
| Other race | 437 | 0.95% |
| Asian | 287 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 203 | 0.44% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hancock County's average per capita income is $45,128. Household income levels show a median of $67,728. The poverty rate stands at 13.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,336 | - |
| Families | $85,463 | $104,607 |
| Households | $67,728 | $91,745 |
| Non Families | $40,279 | $61,991 |
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